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Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM vs Canon EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM

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CanonEF 85mm f/1.4L IS USMCanonEF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2017March 2016
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length85 mm18–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/3.5–5.6
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–36
Optical constructionFourteen elements in ten groups16 elements in 12 groups
Special elementsHigh-precision glass-moulded aspherical lens according to CanonOne UD and one aspherical element
CoatingsAir Sphere Coating (ASC) according to CanonSuper Spectra coatings
Aperture detail–Minimum f/22–36 with one-third-stop increments; f/22–38 with half-stop increments
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureSeven blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view28°30′ diagonal, 24° horizontal and 16° vertical–
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensorsCanon EF-S mount APS-C cameras
Teleconverter supportNot compatible with Canon extenders according to Canon UK's specification sheet–
Adaptor supportCanon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M Mount AdapterCanon UK supports EOS M cameras with an EF-EOS M mount adaptor
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.85 m0.39 m
Maximum magnification0.12×0.28×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual override according to Canon UKNano USM; Canon claims up to 4.3× the STM predecessor's focus-lens driving speed when focusing from minimum distance to infinity at 135 mm through the viewfinder
Focus distance detailInternal focusing according to ePHOTOzineElectronic manual focusing requires an awake camera; manual override in One-Shot AF requires a half-pressed shutter and enabled electronic manual focusing (The Digital Picture)
Magnification detailCanon UK specifies 0.15–0.26× with EF12 II and 0.33–0.43× with EF25 II extension tubesMaximum 0.28× at 135 mm
Stabilisation detailFour-stop optical stabilisation, tested at 85 mm with EOS-1D X Mark II to CIPA standards according to CanonFour-stop optical Image Stabilizer with automatic panning detection
Video features–Optional PZ-E1 power zoom adaptor attaches beneath the lens (The Digital Picture)
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesNo
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter88.6 mm77.4 mm
Length105.4 mm96 mm
Weight950 g515 g
ControlsAF/MF and stabiliser on/off switches, manual focus ring, distance window and depth-of-field markingsFocus and zoom rings; AF/MF, stabiliser and zoom-lock switches (The Digital Picture)
Zoom design–Extends towards longer focal lengths; zoom lock retains the retracted position (The Digital Picture)
Weather resistanceDust and moisture resistance according to Canon UKNo full weather sealing or mount gasket (The Digital Picture)
Dimensions detail88.6 mm maximum diameter × 105.4 mm length; approximately 950 g according to Canon77.4 mm maximum diameter × 96 mm length according to Canon Camera Museum
Lens hoodSupplied ET-83E hood according to Canon UKOptional EW-73D; optional LP1116 pouch (The Digital Picture)
In the boxLens, ET-83E hood, E-77II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, LP1219 pouch and user manual according to Canon UKLens, E-67 II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records November 2017 marketing; a first-sale day is not givenMarketed in March 2016 according to Canon Camera Museum

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